Friday, May 12, 2006

Local Model Stalked and Killed by Alligator

An alligator that killed a woman jogger in Broward County, Fla., likely stalked her on land before the attack, according to a Local 6 News report Friday.
The Broward County medical examiner said the alligator attacked Yovy Suarez Jimenez, 28, of Davie, on land and then dragged her dismembered body into a nearby lake. Local News: Read More
There have been 25 fatal alligator attacks in Florida since 1948, according to the wildlife commission.
Fox News Article

This is so horrific and sad. We have so many alligators in our area, it would be very shocking for some of you to know the numbers. They are everywhere!!....This tragedy truly hits home.

The combination of dry weather and spring mating season always makes alligators more active. More on the story at Our local newspaper-Sun-Sentinel .